Kafka enterprise architect(freelancing)

Kafka Architect (Kafka Event Hub Stream) Job Description:The Kafka Architect will be a senior architect/engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and advising on large-scale Confluent Kafka platforms.

This role involves guiding the overall direction of the Kafka platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and collaborating with various technology stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities: * Lead the design and architecture of large-scale Confluent Kafka platforms.

* Develop and maintain architectural artifacts for Kafka solutions.

* Ensure Kafka platform meets requirements for performance, scalability, reliability, and security.

* Provide expert guidance on Kafka best practices, including topic design, partitioning, replication, and security.

* Collaborate with development teams, other architects, and operations.

* Partner with technology decision-makers to guide the overall direction of the platform.

* Identify and implement optimizations for Kafka clusters.

Years of Experience: 7-10+ yearsPrimary Skillset:** Confluent Kafka, Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, KSQL, Zoo Keeper, Event-driven architecture.Secondary Skillset: ** Java/Scala development, Kubernetes/Cloud deployment for Kafka, Monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).Must-have Skills: * Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale Confluent Kafka platforms.

* Deep understanding of Kafka architecture, core concepts, and ecosystem components (Connect, Streams, Schema Registry).

* Experience with Kafka security (authentication, authorization, encryption).

* Hands-on experience with Kafka cluster administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.Good-to-have Skills: * Confluent Certified Developer/Administrator for Apache Kafka.

* Experience with deploying Kafka on Kubernetes.

* Knowledge of other streaming technologies.